A good alternative when you don't want to use the Motorway. First stretch from Gort is the nicest, nice views and the odd interesting stretch. The second half is gentle roads, nice scenery, with the odd Irish curve coming out of nowhere.

If heading East towards Dublin, get onto the Motorway just North of Tullsmore. Takes about 50mins more than M'way from Gort to Dublin!

Spectacular ride with all the gubbins. Brilliant views on the climb with a classic hairpin and other great bends. Just watch out for the moss on the road on the descent to Lismore as the road is covered by trees. Definitely a must do!

Well, actually started this ride in Dublin but beside a short stop at the Crag Cave (cool). Nothing worth mentioning until I decided to keep going southwest along coast. The road is 100% twisties and dramatic coastline scenery. Cliffs, crashing waves, and awesome sunset. Stent the night at the very nice hostel. Met some wonderful bikers who showed me around . Finished ride this morning to sun crashing waves and dry road